Tasting and service

Great wine always tastes better with great company. Do you like having friends over to share the joy of vino? Here are a few out-of-the-box ideas to host a wine tasting your guests won’t soon forget, whether you’re celebrating something special or simply discovering a new varietal.

Sommelière and instructor Gabrielle Plastre offers her best tips to get your taste buds into shape and build up your wine tasting abilities.

Just like with a wine producer who blends different varietals, the beekeeper can choose from various types of honey to craft products with unique colour, aromas and flavours. Each honey variety has is own visual, olfactory and taste, which are influenced by the flowers foraged by the bees (apple tree, raspberry, blueberry bush).

Ideal beverages for celebrations, sparkling wines must be served in a way which will optimize the product’s quality and subtlety. Here are a few basic notions on how to serve Champagne and sparkling wine.

The leading wine producer in the United States, California spans a vast and diverse territory that yields exceptional wine styles.

When it comes to this bubbly libation, there are many styles to choose from. Here’s a quick guide to get you uncorking the bottle that’s right for you.

Bourbon 101: a snapshot of a spirit that's gaining fans.

Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the aromas common to certain popular grape varieties.

Sweet or salty—we all secretly love one more than the other, but why not enjoy both at the same time? Here is a unique pairing that involves chips, chocolate . . . and whisky! A cross between a salty snack and a sweet treat, these chips dipped in whisky chocolate are sure to wow your guests!

Far from apothecaries or laboratories, absinthe has become a sophisticated yet accessible product, used equally in cocktails and cooking.

When you’re hosting a dinner at home, it’s easy to decide which wine to open with your meal—everyone is eating the same thing!

Got a bar full of bottles that you’re enjoying as after-dinner drinks or cocktails? Why not bring them to the table, and serve them in your recipes! Here are several original ideas.